Brandy/Cognac

Brandy derives it's name from the Dutch word brandewijn meaning "burned wine" and is a liquor distilled from wine or other fermented fruit juices. Most brandy is 80 proof (40% alcohol)and has been enjoyed for centuries as a cocktail and cooking ingredient. This spirit is not the one to be choosen based solely on price because a low-quality brandy can ruin an otherwise great cocktail.